Matt Lauer assumed the anchor chair Jan. 6, 1997. And it's been quite the ride since; he's interviewed three sitting presidents, broadcasted from seven Olympic Games and circled the world more than 10 times. See images of his most iconic moments.

"I think what we all need to notice in this particular situation is that you're getting old," Kevin Hart joked.

"Happy 75th birthday and 20th anniversary on the TODAY show — this is a double bang for you."